Work Hard Mom Hard

Elizabeth Hartke has a superpower. She helps people get back to their original dream. Elizabeth helps successful businesses, brands, influencers and creatives scale their businesses and their lives. Along the way with a successful corporate career, she paid close attention to the "successful" entrepreneurs who were just slaves to their industry or unfulfilled and underpaid. And she saw the ones who built a huge following or massive wealth, but they hardly knew their kids, had their health or remembered why they started in the first place.

Elizabeth went a different way, and along with her husband and three young kids, has created a 7-figure life with integrity to their original dream: build generational wealth, make a massive impact, create freedom. Now she is here to help others! With her top-rated podcast, Scaling Up, to her masterminds, events and one-on-one coaching, she is fiercely committed to helping more people get back to their original dream through scaling their impact, income and independence.

In this free-flowing and engaging conversation, Kari and Elizabeth talk about how to build your business to support your dream lifestyle, the importance of giving yourself permission to make mistakes, what our kids have to teach us, and so much more. Both put their own expertise to work in this actionable and inspiring conversation.

And The Activate Academy is now accepting applicants! Are you looking to gain momentum for your business or get to work on building a solid foundation? Then The Activate Academy is for you! Learn more at https://kari-keating.com/activateacademy.

Highlights of our conversation:

8:07 - Holding space for God during the day

11:13 - Remembering to look at the big picture

14:00 - Taking a step back to evaluate

17:16 - Building a business to support your dream lifestyle

22:37 - How managing expectations can lead to the freedom you seek

27:38 - Why Elizabeth stopped teaching one-year goals

33:31 - When to scale your business

38:54 - Kari talks about her business model

43:38 - Changing the definition of entrepreneurship

48:14 - Giving yourself permission to not have it figured out

53:14 - Being real instead of being perfect

59:32 - Taking the time to create space for yourself

1:06:09 - Learning to see flaws as strengths

1:09:10 - Do you feel equipped to help shape your kids for adulthood?

1:15:54 - A few "getting to know you questions"

Connect with Elizabeth:

Visit her website - https://elizabethhartke.com/

Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elizhartke/

Listen to her podcast - https://elizabethhartke.com/podcast

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Interview - Elizabeth Hartke

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

In this episode, Kari talks about one of her favorite things (even more than tequila and tacos) - strategy! Kari discusses her six steps to a killer strategy and how you can start TODAY creating momentum toward your goals. This is one of her favorite episodes because strategy is totally her jam.

To get your own personal download of Kari's Killer Strategy, visit https://www.kari-keating.com/strategy!

Highlights:

1:09 - Kari describes her ideal day

2:20 - Why Kari is loving training for the NYC Marathon

6:36 - How Nike's strategy can help your business

10:19 - The Strategic Gap that many entrepreneurs miss

16:34 - #1: Get REAL clear on your goals

20:54 - #2: Create a plan based on what you know and what you think you know

27:15 - #3: Identify the gaps

29:39 - Take a gut check

32:24 - #4: Act!

33:14 - #5: Be open to pivoting

37:01 - #6: Have fun

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

The podcast is back from its summer break! As those following me on Instagram know, I've been taking some time to recharge and reconnect to myself and my kids. Two of my three kids are now in school, with the third on his way to preschool in two weeks!

In this episode, I reflect on the Kari before my children, how I sought and found a better way to support my family, and the magical energy your children have that will provide you everything to move your family and business forward.

Highlights:

1:09 - Giving yourself permission to shut down

4:12 - Reflecting on my mindset when I started having kids

6:01 - Coming to terms with my new motherhood and my burgeoning career

11:26 - Seeking a better way to support my growing family and my career

13:44 - My wakeup call

16:21 - The magical energy your children hold that will change your life

18:10 - The most important lesson I learned this summer

20:25 - What's next for the podcast?

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Katie Dragos is a mindset and personal growth coach, nutrition mentor, full-time marketer, triathlete, marathoner, and wife and mom of 2 extremely active boys. Currently working full-time in marketing, she has combined her love of creativity and helping others with a focus on getting busy mamas out of the hustle and into their own power with a one-on-one coaching program called "Unleash Your Awesome."

Working in a hectic marketing and television corporate environment for over 16 years, Katie knows the struggle of trying to make work and life feel balanced, healthy, and fun. After having her first son, she discovered a life-changing nutrition system that allowed for her to regain her confidence and get back into working out and running, all while having a baby and continuing to work full-time. She took on coaching roles helping other mothers achieve their health goals, hosting running meetups and stroller walks. One year after having her first son, she ran her first full marathon, and did the same after having her second son.

Five years into her nutrition journey, she has more energy than ever and wants to spread the joy that she experiences daily to other mothers in her community. She co-founded the Anne Arundel Fit Moms group, and together they host free weekly mom meetups and mom's nights out. This positive mom's community has grown to over 1,000 members in the Maryland area.

Through empathy and one-on-one conversations, she is passionate about helping other busy mamas identify the missing link to finding their joy, manage their time more efficiently, and do less in order to achieve more. Katie and Kari discuss finding the perfect routine with active kids, receiving feedback positively, and how to combat overwhelm and anxiety.

Highlights of our conversation:

6:18 - With a positive outlook, how do you deal with the inevitable negative?

7:30 - Katie's calling

9:49 - Katie's favorite book

13:06 - Katie's favorite movie (and a party trick)

14:50 - Katie's upbringing

16:47 - Why Katie decided to step into the coaching space

19:52 - How to say no

24:15 - How to receive constructive criticism

27:43 - Steps to bring more joy into your everyday

30:35 - How Katie avoids the comparison game

33:06 - Tools to combat the overwhelm

36:38 - The difference between a coach and a therapist

40:40 - Katie's favorite thing about coaching

42:35 - How to get to know Katie better

45:43 - Coming to terms with your work/life routine

50:24 - Katie's favorite quote

Connect with Katie:

Visit her website - https://katiedragos.com/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedragos717

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katiedragos

Schedule a chat: https://calendly.com/katiedragos/15min?month=2019-08

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Interview - Katie Dragos

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

In this solo episode, Kari opens the show standing in a space of healing and gratitude for recent events around the United States. Then she discusses the X factor of moving through the hard stuff and how to harness it to work for you.

Highlights for this mindset:

1:09 - Standing in our space of gratitude and healing

4:35 - Why we do this work

5:19 - It is your responsibility to act in abundance

6:35 - Harnessing your fear as motivation

9:06 - Why you need fear to be your best

12:24 - Kari's invitation to you

13:26 - What is holding you back?

15:38 - The importance of manifestation

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

In an inspirational moment, I realize it's time to bring the three stages of growth to Work Hard Mom Hard. I highlight each stage of growth, how to progress through each stage, and how to do it all again. I also take a moment to call out some (well-meaning) coaches and celebrate 20,000 downloads! Special thank you to all who press play. Now let's keep growing!

Highlights for this mindset:

1:33 - Seeking sources of inspiration in new areas (leveraging your time)

3:25 - The importance of moving through the stages of growth

4:35 - Stage #1: Knowledge

6:51 - Kari calls out some coaches (and herself)

8:43 - The power of your focus

10:10 - Stage #2: Practice

13:17 - Stage #3: Embodiment

16:13 - Kari stepping out from behind the curtain

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

My husband Scott makes his first appearance on the podcast! We discuss our recent trip to Dallas to attend Unleash the Power Within with Tony Robbins. We reflect on our own personal growth, discuss our meaningful experiences, share our takeaways, answer your questions, and highlight how you can engage your partner in self-development.

Note: If you have young ones in the car, Scott and I drop some language about halfway through. Put on some earbuds or wait for some alone time.

Highlights of our conversation:

4:01 - Kari's personal development journey

6:54 - Watching your partner on their own personal journey

8:38 - A little bit about Scott's background

9:39 - Scott's experience with leadership training

10:27 - Kari's switch from corporate life to network marketing

17:58 - Why Scott said "yes" to this event

30:01 - How Kari prepared Scott for Tony Robbins

31:39 - Some of Kari's takeaways from the event

34:29 - Scott shares his experience

39:05 - How this event was different for Kari

40:15 - Kari and Scott share how this brought them closer

43:30 - Scott's hesitations for attending the event

45:02 - When Scott realized personal development is "real"

49:02 - Scott's top takeaway

49:57 - Kari's top takeaway

58:13 - What Scott would tell someone who'd like their partner to attend an event

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Interview: Scott Keating

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

In honor of my 37th birthday, I look back at my year of embodiment, reflect on my marriage (celebrating 7 years), and offer learnings from my time around the sun for the 36th time.

Highlights:

1:35 - A transformative week - sharing our first shared personal development event

4:11 - A year of embodiment

7:20 - The two highest needs to meet to find joy

10:53 - Lessons from my first Mastermind

15:15 - How unplugging from the noise (i.e. social media) helped me learn to trust myself

18:14 - What is more important - my life or my business?

21:02 - Recognizing your limiting beliefs (and two of mine)

24:51 - My invitation to you (and how a coach truly helps you)

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Brittany Brown is the Founder of Beating Binge Eating, a safe haven where thousands of women have transformed their relationship with themselves, their bodies, and food, so they are free to share their gifts with the world. After turning her own struggles with weight and binge- and emotional-eating around, Brittany set out on a mission to create a world where women have their own worth, have it easy with food, and walk through the world fueled up by freedom, bliss, and joy, in a body they feel confident.

She believes that when women feel at peace with themselves and at home in their body, anything is possible, and the ripple effect is unstoppable. With her passion and 12+ years of training, schooling, and experience, Brittany now has the honor of leading over 100,000 Food Freedom Fighters internationally to live a life they love instead of living as a slave to diet, weight, and food struggles as a Speaker, Influencer, and Master Coach.

This episode is about far more than binge eating. The principles and tips discussed in this episode apply to money, relationships, and of course, food. Brittany and I discuss how understanding and trusting yourself is one of our central challenges in life, and this episode will give you strategies and tips to get started today.

Highlights of our conversation:

5:03 - Brittany's #1 fitness, beauty, business, and nutrition tips

11:29 - Brittany shares your personal and professional story

14:36 - Brittany's food journey

18:06 - Recognizing your patterns and preventing binge-eating impulses

22:42 - Fighting the "I deserve" this

25:55 - How to create a relationship with self to improve your patterns

29:02 - Creating a supportive relationship with food

32:44 - How long does it take to develop a healthy relationship with food?

35:52 - Recognizing and changing destructive patterns in eating

39:21 - Giving yourself permission to take control of eating habits

42:33 - How do you build a business on people accepting they are binge eaters?

44:55 - Pursuing people with questions

46:43 - Sales as impact, not slimy

48:49 - Thought on coaches and mentors

51:27 - What's Brittany excited about?

52:52 - Get connected with Brittany

Connect with Brittany:

Visit her website - https://beatingbingeeating.com/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beating_binge_eating/

Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanyb.tv

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/brittanybrowntv

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew {at} 51features {dot} com.

Lori Harder is a transformational speaker and thought leader that helps facilitate change using mindfulness, wellness, health and self-love. She helps people lock in their transformations by teaching how to create lasting relationships that support their long-term goals.

As a successful entrepreneur running two seven-figure businesses, network marketing professional, author, TEDx speaker, 10-time cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being and emotional thriving.

She is the creator of the Top 100 Earn Your Happy podcast with over 13 million downloads, the founder of The Bliss Project event with thousands of women who've attended and the best-selling author of A Tribe Called Bliss.

Throughout her career, Lori has regularly appeared on the covers of and published articles for Oxygen Magazine, STRONG Fitness Magazine, Health & Fitness Magazine and Prosper Magazine. She has also been featured on NBC, Fox, TLC networks, Forbes and Fast Company.

This conversation has so many inspiring words and actionable advice, I guarantee you will get at least one quote you write down or action you take today. Lori brought her full self to this interview and I am grateful to now share that with you.

Highlights of our conversation:

8:18 - Why you should let go of your rules surrounding food

12:01 - Lori's top fitness tip

15:06 - Lori's top travel tip

16:08 - Lori's top fear of becoming a parent

18:31 - What's Lori most excited about?

21:48 - What full-time faith means to Lori

29:54 - When Lori learned she had to take radical responsibility for herself

34:04 - Being present in this moment

36:34 - Why we have to lean-in to the seasons of life

38:28 - Reasons and tips to build your tribe

48:44 - Kari shares about her experience at The Bliss Project

51:29 - Lori's inspiration and future vision for The Bliss Project

59:24 - Where to find Lori

Connect with Lori Harder:

Visit her website - https://www.loriharder.com/

Learn about The Bliss Project - https://www.loriharder.com/events/bliss-project/

Follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loriharder/

Listen to her podcast - https://www.loriharder.com/podcast/

About me:

I'm Kari Keating, mom of 3 young boys, that ditched a 17-year, 6 figure corporate career to go after her dreams. I've been coaching professionally for over 2 years and have had a wide variety of clients from recording artists, website developers, photographers, professional network marketers and other life coaches.

My zone of genius lies in helping soul-based entrepreneurs get out of their heads and into inspired action, so they can make the impact they crave and the income they deserve.

Find me at my website - https://www.kari-keating.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karikeating/

Credits:

Podcast edited and mixed by 51 features. Connect with Andrew at andrew [at] 51features.com.